Frymaster FBR18 Series manual Replacing the Combustion Air Blower, Replacing the Gas Valve

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6.6.6 Replacing the Combustion Air Blower

Refer to Chapter 4, Section 4.4, Clean Combustion Air Blower, for instructions on removing and re- installing the combustion air blower.

6.6.7 Replacing the Gas Valve

1.Turn off the gas supply to the rethermalizer, unplug the unit, and drain the cookpot.

2.Disconnect the unit from the gas supply line and remove any fitting that may be attached to the gas manifold at the rear of the unit.

3.Disconnect the gas lines at each burner orifice.

4.Disconnect the gas enrichment tubes at the gas valve cross fitting.

5.Disconnect the wires from the gas valve terminal, marking each wire to facilitate reconnection.

6.Remove the two nuts securing the gas manifold bracket to the base frame.

7.Pull the gas manifold assembly out the front of the unit.

8.Remove the gas valve from the manifold assembly and remove all fittings from the old valve.

9.Install the fittings removed from the old valve on the new valve, using Loctite® PST56765 or equivalent pipe thread sealant.

10.Apply Loctite® PST56765 pipe thread sealant or equivalent to the threads of the manifold and install the new gas valve.

11.Position the gas manifold system in the unit and replace the two nuts removed in step 6.

12.Reverse steps 1-5 to complete installation.

13.Check burner manifold gas pressure in accordance with procedure given in Chapter 4.

6.6.8 Replacing a Burner Assembly

(NOTE: If space permits, it is recommended that the unit be disconnected from the gas line and laid on its back when performing this procedure. Be sure to place blocks under the unit to protect the end of the gas line.)

1.Unplug the rethermalizer.

2.Disconnect the flexible gas line at the burner orifice.

3.Remove both air hoses from the blower assembly and the burner assemblies.

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Contents Hour Service Hotline Canada Page FBR18 & FBRA18 Series GAS Rethermalizers Table of Contents Parts List Parts Ordering and Service Information Safety InformationEquipment Description Installation, Operating, and Service PersonnelDefinitions Shipping Damage Claim Procedure What to do if your equipment arrives damagedGeneral Installation Requirements Caster/Leg Installation Incoming Gas Pressures Connecting to the Gas Supply Converting to Another Gas Type Introduction FBR18/FBRA18 Digital ControllerOperating the FBR18/FBRA18 Timers Turn the gas valve to the on position see illustration below Shutting Down the Rethermalizer Daily Checks and Services Inspect Rethermalizer and Accessories for DamageQuarterly Checks and Services Semi-Annual Checks and ServicesCheck Burner Manifold Pressure Burner Manifold Gas Pressures Introduction Troubleshooting Guides To FBRA18 units onlyProblem Yes Has the correct setpoint Yes Replacing the Controller or Controller Wiring Harness FBR18 & FBRA18 Series GAS Rethermalizers Service Procedures Functional DescriptionController and Mechanical Timers Temperature Probe Checking the Burner Manifold Gas Pressure Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent TubeMeasuring Flame Current Replacing the Temperature Probe Replacing the Interface BoardReplacing an Ignitor Assembly Replacing an Ignition ModuleReplacing the Combustion Air Blower Replacing a Burner AssemblyReplacing the Gas Valve Troubleshooting and Problem Isolation Replacing the CookpotIgnition Failures Incoming Gas Pressures Improper Burner FunctioningPage Improper Temperature Control Troubleshooting the Gas Valve Troubleshooting the 24 VAC Circuit in FBR18 Units Unit is Connected to24 VAC Circuit in FBR18 Units Troubleshooting the 24 VAC Circuit in FBRA18 Units Is PowerIs 24VAC Present on COM No terminal of latch Relay? Harness Is J1 pin 24VAC Circuit in FBRA18 Units Troubleshooting the Temperature Probe Probe Resistance Chart Wiring Diagram for FBR18 Units 8050417DDiagram for WiringFBR18 & FBRA18 Series GAS Rethermalizers Parts List Burner System ComponentsCabinetry and Associated Components Control Box Assembly and Associated Parts, FBR18/ FBRA18 Controller and Component Box Assemblies Cooking Timer Control Panel Components Cookpot, FBR18 Cookpot, FBRA18 Gas Supply Components Plumbing Components Page Service Hotline

FBR18 Series specifications

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